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From trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge guide for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully.

All We Can Save illuminates the expertise and insights of dozens of diverse women leading on climate in the United States - scientists, journalists, farmers, lawyers, teachers, activists, innovators, wonks, and designers, across generations, geographies, and race - and aims to advance a more representative, nuanced, and solution-oriented public conversation on the climate crisis. These women offer a spectrum of ideas and insights for how we can rapidly, radically reshape society.

This holistic guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels - and provides women with a roadmap to this very important transition that can last from a few months to a few years. Kimberly Ann Johnson draws from her vast professional experience as a doula, postpartum consultant, yoga teacher, body worker, and women's health care advocate, and from the healing traditions of Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbalism - as well as her own personal experience - to cover everything you need to know....

Deep in the dark forest, in a cottage that spins on birds’ legs behind a fence topped with human skulls, lives the baba yaga. A guardian of the water of life, she lives with her sisters and takes to the skies in a giant mortar and pestle, creating tempests as she goes. Those who come across the baba yaga may find help, or hinderance, or horror. She is wild, she is woman, she is witch—and these are her tales.

For the past five years, I’ve been slaving away at my work, just trying to keep him out of my mind. I never thought that I would see him again. I didn’t think it was going to be possible since he ran far away. Then one day, my friend shows me a photo that turns my world upside down. Cory Baker, a sexy, burly man who has really filled out since the last time I saw him. Ex-military, brooding, but still seems to love me. I try to fight my desires towards him, afraid that the past would repeat itself. I didn’t care at this point, I just wanted him to be back in my life.

In Gingerbread Man's Sleigh, Nicole is back for another magical Christmas adventure! While building a snow fort, she hears a call for help from none other than the Gingerbread Man, whose candy cane sleigh has broken. With Christmas fast approaching, the Gingerbread Man is worried that he won’t be able to deliver his delicious gingerbread treats. But with Nicole’s help, they work together to fix the sleigh just in time for the holiday.

Everyone thought he wasn’t actually real… Turns out, he is everything that I could ever want. I have lived here all of my life, but I thought the boy in the forest was a lie. I didn’t actually expect it to be true. And he’s handsome and big, everything a girl could want. And it seems like he wants me. Ayden, the man in the woods who lives off of the land, a burly man who could break someone just with the snap of his fingers. As we grow closer together, I kind of think that he wants more of me as well.

When your spirituality includes your sexuality, you access a power that can change the world. “Feminine sexuality is the antidote to a profit-driven, shame-based patriarchy that robs us all of our basic humanity,” explains author and teacher Kimberly Ann Johnson. In Reclaiming the Feminine, Johnson draws from a wealth of disciplines to help women claim their inner authority and become more effective at addressing these harmful and outdated power dynamics in the world.

I never expected to be thrust into the world of a Fire Chief, but it’s what happened. In a fiery building, he saved my life. Vex, a playboy, the most wanted man in town. Girls drool after him and supposedly, he doesn’t do relationships. Vex, the Fire Chief who wormed his way into my heart, a blazing a fire inside of me. I didn’t expect to ever have his attention. I didn’t need it. But he is rash and does not think. He rushes into the fire without thinking about it. One mistake could make me lose him forever… Before I can even tell him how I feel…

A desperate moment brought together an unlikely pair… But she is longing to have him. When my brother went missing, nobody would tell me anything. A year has passed. I don’t know what happened to him, but I’m ready to seek answers. That’s when I met him. Robbie, private investigator, and a man who could steal any girls heart with just a charming smile. A big, burly man who you wouldn’t expect to be sitting behind a desk. I just know that he can help me, it’s clear obviously. Unfortunately, I’m not so sure if I’m going to like the news that he brings me. Will it change anything?

In Christmas Owl's Letter, young Nicole is building a snowman on a frosty winter morning when she hears the soft hoot of Mr. Owl. But something is wrong—Mr. Owl has lost a very important Christmas letter! This isn't just any letter; it contains all the children's wishes for Santa, and without it, Christmas might not happen. Determined to save Christmas, Nicole and Mr. Owl embark on a heartwarming adventure through the snowy forest. Along the way, they meet playful squirrels, singing snowmen, and even experience the playful tricks of the wind.

Kim lives in a cozy cottage deep in the snowy woods, where Christmas is her favorite time of year. Along with her three best friends—Teddy, a curious baby bear, Betty, a shy little fox, and Peter, a wise baby owl—Kim eagerly awaits the arrival of Christmas Eve. This year, something magical happens: Santa Claus himself visits their little cottage, asking Kim and her friends for help with a very special delivery!

Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness? At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this fabulous collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her talents for diabolical purposes?

In Snowman's Brain Freeze, Mike Robb presents a delightful and heartwarming winter adventure that will captivate young listeners. The story follows Nicole, a cheerful and lively young girl, and her good friend, John the Snowman, as they embark on a fun-filled day in the snowy forest. When John takes too big of a bite of his frozen ice treat, he suddenly experiences a brain freeze—quite a surprising occurrence for a snowman!

In Yeti’s Snow Feast, Nicole and her lovable friend, the Yeti, are determined to host the most magical snow and ice feast ever seen in the forest. As the snow gently falls, they set out to create a celebration filled with frozen treats, icy decorations, and plenty of fun for all their forest friends. With excitement in the air, they gather animals from all corners of the forest to help. From foxes stacking snow towers to reindeer lighting frosty lanterns, each creature adds their own special touch to the preparations.

In the heart of a snowy, steampunk-inspired village, Nicole and her friend Jack the Snowman embark on a whimsical journey to find Jack’s missing hat. Jack, with his cheerful demeanor and steampunk flair, is distraught when he realizes his hat is nowhere to be found. Luckily, Nicole is always up for an adventure, and the two set off through snow-covered woods, encountering a delightful cast of animals along the way.

In Santa's Lost Cookies, Christmas is just around the corner, and everything seems perfect at Santa’s workshop—until disaster strikes. Santa's tray of freshly baked Christmas cookies mysteriously vanishes, leaving Santa in a frantic search just before the big day! Nicole, a bright and cheerful young girl with wild purple hair, steps up to help. Together, Nicole and Santa embark on a delightful journey throughout the North Pole, exploring every corner of Santa’s magical world.

In Polar Bear’s Wrapping, young Nicole is outside building a snow fort when she meets a worried polar bear in need of help. The polar bear has a special present for his mommy, but he doesn’t have any wrapping paper. Nicole, always ready for an adventure, decides to help. Together, they come up with a clever idea: using snow to make the fluffiest, softest wrapping paper ever!

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s workshop is in full swing! But there’s one problem—Jimmy the Elf has lost his shoes, and without them, he can’t finish wrapping presents for all the children! Jimmy’s feet are freezing, and time is running out. Luckily, his friend Nicole is ready to help! Together, Jimmy and Nicole set off on a snowy adventure through the magical forest, meeting some of their animal friends along the way. They ask the playful squirrels, a big friendly bear, and even a sleepy snow fox if they’ve seen Jimmy’s shoes.

In Reindeer's Jingle Bells, Christmas magic comes alive in a festive adventure starring Nicole and her lovable reindeer friend, Tom. The story begins on a snowy day when Nicole hears a soft, sad jingling and discovers Tom the Reindeer, whose beloved jingle bells have mysteriously stopped ringing.